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TX HB1374
Bill
Status
11/18/2024
Primary Sponsor
Wesley Virdell
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AI Summary
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Requires retailers of beef, pork, and beef or pork products to affix labels designating the country of origin of the meat on product containers
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Mandates that unwrapped or unpackaged beef and pork displayed for sale must have the display case or container clearly labeled with the country of origin
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Establishes a civil penalty of $1,000 per day for each day a retailer continues to violate the labeling requirements
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Authorizes the attorney general to sue to collect civil penalties and recover reasonable expenses including investigative costs, court costs, attorney's fees, witness fees, and deposition expenses
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Takes effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the labeling of beef, pork, beef products, and pork products; providing a civil penalty.
Health
Last Action
Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
3/11/2025